Overview

If you love nostalgic Christmas markets, you’ll be thrilled that we’ve got four of the best yuletide extravaganzas wrapped up in one big holiday present! First up is Aachen where a lovingly adorned Christmas village has been arranged around the cathedral, town hall and market square with the scent of mulled wine filling the air. Our base is the lively Dutch town of valkenburg, experience the festive excitement of the Christmas market in the town cave (Gemeentegrot), the oldest and largest Christmas market in Europe. You may also wish to visit the Christmas market in the velvet Cave. Cologne’s cathedral makes a stunning backdrop for the city’s romantic market with its wooden pavilions, puppet theatres and huge Christmas tree. Finally, Antwerp offers a wonderful advent experience where you can sip Gluhwein, listen to festive music and shop for original gifts. Staying at the Hotel Walram, close to the centre of valkenburg.

Included Excursions

Aachen

Valkenburg

Cologne & Antwerp Christmas Markets

Door to Door* Service

(where applicable)

For departures from Scotland (Glenton)

Where advertised our door to door service is available to customers living within ten miles of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and Hamilton. On our AIR & CRUISE holidays we offer an extended service with a radius of 35 miles from the listed points, for departures from Scottish ports and airports. Please call 08000 24 24 24 to check if you are eligable for our Door to Door service.

For departures from England (Glenton Palmer)

Our much-loved free Door to Door service is available on all Glenton Palmer Select coach tours of four days or longer and many of our AIR & CRUISE holidays. Available to customers living in the collection area. Please click here to view maps of the pick up areas. Please call 01924 895 849 to check if you are eligable for our Door to Door service.

Important information:

A home collection may still be available from outside these areas but a supplement will apply.

Where advertised this free service it may be necessary to share your vehicle with other passengers on your tour. The pick-up will be at the address of the lead name on your booking. Additional pick-ups may be requested at a supplement of £20 per person. You will be driven from your home to a coach pick-up point and, on occasion, you may have to transfer to another vehicle before boarding the coach. Unfortunately, for operational and administrative reasons, Door to Door service may not be available for bookings made within 21 days of departure.